Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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Di . LaVerne btiong ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Division of Elementary Education, directed by Dr. La Verne Strong, aims to pro- duce well trained teachers for kindergartens, primary, and Intermediate schools. At the Laboratory School, observa- tions of classes, demonstra- tions of various types of lesson units, and examples of problems encountered in teaching are presented prior to student teaching. Cultural, soc ' al and pro- fessional development is en- couraged through active participation in the college chapter of the Association for Childhood Education (ACE). SECONDARY EDUCATION The Division of Second- ary Education, directed by Dr. Joy Mahachek, has for its major purpose the prepara- tion of teachers for the sec- ondary schools of Pennsyl- vania. Each student chooses a major and a minor area of interest from the several de- partments; English, and Speech, Foreign Languages, Geography, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Both the professional and social activities of this de- partment are planned to pro- vide opportunities for stu- dents to develop Ideals of leadership and democracy. Dr. Joy Mahachek — 18—

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HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics De- partment, directed by Dr. Opal J. Rhodes, has as its main pur- pose the preparation of home economics teachers who will aid both individuals and groups to cope with everyday living prob- lems. The Family Relations course is open to all interested students in other departments. Row I: Hayes, Rhoads, Head of Dept,, Moss. Row II: Merrlman, Oxiey, Omwake. Row III: Schnure, Rose, Stephenson, Bennett. MUSIC EDUCATION Row I: Davis, Remsberg, Borge. Terrell, Hughes. Row II: Bothne, Burgraff. Reed. Row III: McNaughton, Silvey, Carl. Muldowney, Dunlcelberger. The Music Education Department is under the direction of Dr. Clel T. Silvey. One purpose of the department is to maintain a sound program in order to produce more competent music teachers. Another is to present opportunities for those outside the depart- ment to participate in musical activities. — 17-

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LIBRARY The Library, with Mr. Robert Grazier as head, offers both recreational reading facilities and research materials essential to the teaching program. LANG The Foreign Languages Department, headed by Dr. Edward Belghler, prepares teachers In various language fields and offers courses to non-specialists who so desire. ENGLISH AND SPEECH The English and Speech Department, headed by Dr. Rhodes Stabley, provides training for students of all divisions In the fundamentals of communication and offers opportunities for creative, scholarly, and professional work to all those wishing to specialize in literature, lan- guage, writing, dramatics, or speech. LIBRARY— Row I; L.iT.et.eo. G.dz.e , R.denour. FOREIGN LANGUAGES— Row II; Beigtiler. ENGLISH AND SPEECH— Hayes. Ensiey. Boardman. Row III: Sfabley, McClure. Jones. Row IV: Cool, Norton. Meconnahey. Perkins. -19-